Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Westchester, NY

...English with minors in History and Global Citizenship. Additionally, I'm pursuing a 4+1 Master's Degree in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. I have worked in a summer Jumpstart program, helping teach incoming kindergarteners and first-grade students. I have also tutored high school students in algebra and chemistry. Besides that, I enjoy proofreading essays and guiding students to hone their writer's voice. Having recently gone through the college application process, I would love to help students...

...focus on finding personalized strategies that truly work for them. With younger students, I put a strong emphasis on building confidence and foundational skills through engaging, curiosity-driven lessons. Over the years, I've helped students make meaningful gains in their test scores by focusing not just on the material, but also on practical test-taking strategies. I have also helped students who had fallen behind catch up with their grades, and given other students the tools needed...

...with others and developing a relationship while helping students achieve their academic potential. I have worked at Elon Academy, a college access and success program for high school students, as well as working in the tutoring center at Elon University. I tutor a broad range of math courses as well as test preparation. I enjoy helping students develop a passion for learning and success. I work personally with each student to develop goals and help...

...and international experience in teaching, curriculum development and systems support. Skilled at providing positive direction to students' academic, social, and behavioral well-being. Outstanding writing skills developed through continuous research and independent writing on such topics as the role of literacy in education, the birth of democracy in Athens, institutional self-examination, and peer reviews. Multilingual with international work and volunteering experience in Costa Rica, Trinidad, and China. Fluent in Spanish and intermediate level Mandarin. Technology adept.

...the curriculum before the students learn it during the school year. This will help them get a head start into the subject. I tutor in: middle school math reading and writing, high school writing, college application essays, pre-algebra, AP Art Studio Art: drawing, SAT Writing and Language, ACT Writing, Algebra, Pre-calculus, trigonometry, algebra 2, SAT Subject Test Math I, SAT Subject Test Math II. My favorite subjects to tutor is writing because I like to...

...draw from my experience in research, which includes studying semiconductor optoelectronics and protein folding kinetics, to give students real-world context and motivation. I aim to break down complicated concepts into manageable pieces while tailoring explanations to each student's unique learning style. I emphasize clarity and structured problem-solving, using visual aids and targeted practice to build intuition and confidence. I'm passionate about helping students not only understand difficult material but also develop the critical thinking skills...

...can be so important for determining a student's options in their continuing education, and I am committed to helping students achieve the highest scores they are capable of.  I work with students to identify the subject areas they need to improve on and the testing strategies that work best for them individually. My liberal arts education exposed me to a great diversity of different learners, and helped me understand the many different learning styles that...

...I feel that it is vital for both the student and the tutor. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects. Most notably SAT prep, AP prep, algebra, geometry, calculus 1-3, linear algebra, and computer science. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and computer science. These subjects are by far my favorite topics so they are always fun to tutor. My approach to tutoring is to simplify things down to bite-sized chunks...

...to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I...

The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay...

...coaching, mentoring, and tutoring students of all ages. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience, with a focus on college admissions and standardized test prep (SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and various AP tests). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and helping students meet their test prep goals. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the visual and fine arts scene in New York, reading and writing...

...with experience teaching high school at NYC public schools, private schools, and an instructor at numerous colleges (Fordham University, Mercy College, SUNY Community Colleges). I have tutored for over 15 years. Undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Masters of Education from Manhattanville College. I tutor; Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Statistics (A/P), ACT, SAT, SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT (all levels), and Common Core. Home/library/cafe sessions in Brooklyn and lower-mid Manhattan. Previously owned and taught a preparation program called...

I'm Karen, I'm from New York and recently graduated from Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Secondary Education and English Literature. I am a licensed English (6-12) teacher and I have lots of experience tutoring kids of all ages and all subjects, so reach out and say hi, and let's work together!

...learn things, and how they understand the phenomena around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through that same understanding. In my spare time I like to practice piano, guitar, and, of course saxophone. I also love to...

...teachers have left for me to teach. Through my experience substitute teaching, I have learned a lot about myself as a teacher, and have strengthened my classroom management skills. Along with substitute teaching in this school district, I have also completed two leave replacement positions in my building. The first was a two-month leave replacement for a high school AIS English teacher in the spring of 2014. The second leave replacement also lasted two months,...

...Technology with a double minor in Visual Art Technology and Music Technology. In addition, I am in the Accelerated Masters program to recieve a higher degree in Artificial Intelligence. When teaching, I prioritize the student's enrichment and enjoyment of my lesssons. I always aim to keep my classes interactive and have the voice of the student be heard. Outside of the (virtual) classroom, I'm a lover of the arts/music, video games, and reading.

...a local middle school and acted as an assistant teacher in my dance department. In the year since graduating, I've only become more sure about my desire to pursue a career in education. My first love is reading and writing, so I set out to become an English tutor. I worked for MeriEducation, a Los Angeles based tutoring and test prep center, as a full-time English Tutor. I received excellent training and invaluable experience during...

...Marine Science and Oceanography as a hobby. I believe in looking at academia creatively and looking at the creative arts with discipline. My philosophy is study early and from all angles, so that when the test comes, there's really no need to worry. From my conservatory actor training, I also hold many centering down techniques that can assist with test anxiety. I've always enjoyed studying, making it memorable with silly mnemonic devices, fun flashcards and...

...Professor Ganley who recommended me to be tutor, told me, "You can write for a living." I don't write for a living. I coach basketball now, and before that I taught English in Korea. I still tutor, and I specialize in teaching writing and SAT prep. But what I'm really interested in is the process of learning; step by step, helping a student acquire the skills and knowledge to be successful in the given subject.

...level math, and science subjects from years of tutoring middle and high school level students through the National Honor Society in high school. I know that students learn best when able to communicate their own learning style, so I will work my hardest to tailor lessons specifically to your method of learning. My personal belief is that students learn best when they are able to find the answer rather than have it shown to them,...